Luiss University

Bachelor’s Degree ProgramsInternational Programs

About Luiss 2

Luiss Key Facts 3

Why Luiss 4

Ranking and Accreditations 4

Luiss Programs Overview 5

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Management and Computer Science 6

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Economics and Business 7

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Politics, Philosophy and Economics 8

Admission Process 9

International Mobility 10

Luiss International Summer School 10

Tuition & Fees 10

Financial Aid 10

International Student Services Overview 11

Luiss Campuses 12

Luiss Residences 13

Luiss Library 14

Luiss Canteen 14

Luiss ERS - Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability 15

Adoption Lab 15

Luiss Sport 15

Career Opportunities 16

Luiss Alumni Network 17

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About Luiss

Located in the heart of Rome, Luiss

specializes in the Social Sciences to

educate over 9,000 students from around

the world. Since its founding, Luiss has

developed privileged partnerships with

the business community – through its

relationship with Confindustria – as well

as with the legal practice, governmental

institutions, and civil society.

Luiss has also special relationships with

Italian and European institutions, as a

number of faculty members have served

within them.

The Luiss educational model combines

academic rigor with practical relevance.

Luiss utilizes three approaches in the

design and the development of its

programs:

• research-led: faculty members are

experts of and actively engaged

in their research areas

• experience-based: Luiss relies on a

selected pool of top executives and

chartered consultants to teach topics

that they experience in their day-to-

day work

• problem-driven: programs require

students to engage in projects and

research, in which they are expected

to develop solutions to real-world

problems

Luiss also offers students a variety of

learning opportunities to develop and

refine soft skills such as leadership,

teamwork, problem-solving, social skills,

ethics, responsibility and sustainability.

With over 270 international partnerships,

Luiss offers 38 double degrees and

structured partnerships with universities

all over the world.

The Luiss method is strengthened by

a lifelarge learning approach which

challenges students’ intellectual

curiosity, inspires individual effort

and self-discovery while encouraging

independent and critical thinking.

Confindustria

Italy’s leading industrial association representing more than 150,000 companies of all sizes including all Italian joint stock companies.

Confindustria works to guarantee the key role of companies in the country and at delivering diversified, efficient and modern services.

The association represents the benchmark for the entire Italian economic system at the EU level.

Confindustria member companies represent cutting-edge Italian exports to the industrialized West and transfer the know-how and technology of the Made in Italy brand around the world.

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Luiss Key Facts

1977Private University, founded in 1977

4 Departments

4Schools for post graduate education

+38Double degrees and structured partnerships

1:7Teacher - student ratio

+40% Programs taught in English

2.3Months between graduation and first job (*Luiss average rate)

+270Agreements in 53 countries

187Erasmus and bilateral student exchange agreements in 44 countries (2018/2019)

Brussels DeskBeijing DeskShanghai DeskHanoi Desk

4 Desks Worldwide

Startup factory, hosting 40 startups

Luiss ENLABS Milano Luiss Hub For makers and students - a digital manufacturing lab in the heart of Milan’s startup scene

+50Visiting professors

35KAlumni worldwide

5Luiss Alumni Chapters worldwide

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Why Luiss

• English speaking university

(2 languages: English + Italian,

language of culture and quality of life)

• Internationally recognized degree

+ diploma supplement (in EU and

globally)

• Availability of scholarships

• Italian life style (Living in a European

capital full of art, history and culture)

• High employability (privileged

connections with recruiters and

entrepreneurship as a mindset + 1 year

VISA extension after graduation)

• Academic excellence (proven by the

rankings)

• Societal impact (top positions in

business and public administration)

• Teaching innovation (Experiential

learning, interdisciplinary and

innovative programs)

• Safety (security and healthy

environment)

• Sense of community

(Luiss Alumni network)

Ranking and Accreditations

National Rankings

Luiss is first among private Italian

universities according to Sole 24 ore, the

nation’s leading ranking system, based

on student services, internationalization,

teaching and research.

Financial Times

Luiss is present in the Financial Times

Master in Management ranking

which lists the top 100 business

schools worldwide, and is ranked third

worldwide for career progress.

Qs Ranking

In the Social Studies and Management

fields, Luiss ranks in Business,

Economics, Law and Politics, with the

Department of Political Science ranking

in the top 100 worldwide.

Shanghai Ranking

Since 2017, Luiss has made the Global

Ranking of Academic Subjects published

by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.

Luiss is listed in the Social Sciences Area

in two subjects: Political Science and

Management.

Equis Luiss has been EQUIS accredited since

2015. EQUIS endorses only the top 1%

of business schools worldwide. This

accreditation grants the Luiss Business

School and the Department of Business

and Management with quality standard

that only 150 schools out of 15,000 have

achieved.

Chartered Financial Analyst

The Luiss Department of Economics

and Finance has been awarded the CFA

accreditation by the global association

of financial analysts, which guarantees

international ethics and professional

standards.

Reimagine Education Awards 2016 During the 2016 Reimagine Education

conference, sponsored by the Wharton

School of the University of Pennsylvania

and QS, Luiss University won the Bronze

Award in Ethical Leadership and was

shortlisted in Nurturing Employability.

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Luiss Programs Overview

Bachelor’s degree programs

Key features:• 180 ECTS

• 3-year program

• International study

opportunities in 44

countries

Courses:• Management and

Computer Science

(taught in English)

• Economics and Business

(taught in English)

• Politics, Philosophy

and Economics

(taught in English)

• Economics and

Management

(taught in Italian)

• Political Science

(taught in Italian)

• Single-cycle master’s

degree of Law

(taught in Italian)

Luiss Summer School

Key features:• 1500 students every year

• 2-week sessions on

different topics

• One weekend in an

important Italian city

• European know-how

through

company visits

Luiss Summer University

Key features:• BA students

• 1 to 3-week sessions

• Taught in English

Master’s degree programs

Key features:• 120 ECTS

• 2-year program

• 30 double degrees

Courses:• Economics and Finance

(taught in English)

• Corporate Finance

(taught in English)

• Banks and Financial

Intermediaries

(taught in Italian)

• Management

(taught in in English)

• Marketing (offers majors

both in Italian and in

English)

• Global Management

and Politics (taught in

English)

• Accounting, Control

and Finance (taught in

Italian)

• Business Management

(taught in Italian)

• Marketing

(taught in Italian)

• International relations

(offers majors both in

Italian and in English)

• Public Policies

(taught in English)

• Government and Policies

(taught in Italian)

Luiss School of Government

Key features:• 6 Master’s programs

(English)

• 6 Master’s programs

(Italian)

• 7 Executive courses

Luiss Business School

Key features:• 18 Master’s programs

• 3 MBA

• More than 70 Executive

programs

• Exchanges in 14 countries

Luiss School of Law

Key features:• 12 Postgraduate Master’s

• 4 MA/LLM programs

• 5 Postgraduate courses

• 3 Executive courses

Luiss School of European Political Economy

Key features:• 3 Postgraduate Master’s

• 16 researchers and visiting

fellows

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As part of a university-wide initiative

to further teaching and research in the

emerging fields of Digital Management

and Data Science, the Department of

Business and Management offers a

Bachelor’s degree in Management and

Computer Science, aimed at providing

students with unique educational

opportunity in Data Science.

Co-designed by academic and business

partners, this program weaves economics

and management disciplines with

courses in coding, machine learning and

artificial intelligence to forge a breed

of digital talents. In a data-driven era,

managers must have interdisciplinary

skills: strategic and organizational

knowledge together with computing

abilities to discover patterns in data and

turn these discoveries into actionable

information that creates value.

First YearFundamentals of Management

Introduction to Computer Programming

Performance Measurements

Mathematics

Algorithms

Legal System in the Digital Age

Microeconomics

Statistics

Second YearData Analysis for Business

Databases and Big Data

Quantitative Models for Data Science

Social Network Analysis

Artificial Intelligence and Machine

Learning

Business Law and ICT

Digital Business and Workplace

Technology

Macroeconomics

Third YearBusiness Cyberlaw

Business and Marketing Analytics

Finance and Financial Technologies

2 Elective Courses

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Management and Computer Science

Entirely taught in English

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The aim of the three-year bachelor degree

program in Economics and Business is

to train open-minded graduates who

are internationally focused. The course

provides solid, basic, general preparation

in the most important economic fields

and offers an excellent introduction to the

fields of business and finance.

In addition, students acquire solid

methodological tools to understand

and analyze economic and financial

phenomena, including the acquisition of

basic legal concepts taught within

an economic framework.

The three areas of specialization in the

third year are Management, Economics,

and Finance, giving students the chance

to prepare for master’s programs.

First YearIntroduction to Business Economics

Principles of Economics

Mathematics 1

Microeconomics

Accounting

Statistics

Principles of Civil Law

Second YearInformation System

Macroeconomics

Mathematics 2

Applied Statistics and Econometrics

Games and Strategies

Corporate Finance

Law and Economics

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Bachelor’s Degree Program in Economics and Business

Entirely taught in English

Third YearMajor in Management

Financial Markets

and Institutions

IO and Competition Theory

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and

Technology

International Economics

Management

2 Elective Courses

Major in Economics

Financial Markets

and Institutions

IO and Competition Theory

Money and Banking

Economic Growth

and Development

International Economics

2 Elective Courses

Major in Finance

Financial Markets

and Institutions

IO and Competition Theory

Money and Banking

Capital Markets

International Economics

2 Elective Courses

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The program in Political Science

provides students a mastery of

methods and content for a complete

understanding of contemporary politics.

To achieve this goal, the program

provides interdisciplinary theoretical

framework including economics, politics,

philosophy, law, sociology, history and

communications.

The underlying idea, which has already

been successful in several countries,

is to offer the foundation needed to

master political and institutional

phenomena, debates on fundamental

questions of our time as well as the

economic component of contemporary

discussions.

The degree program offers solid

preparation for a wide variety of

professions, many linked to newly

developed or developing subjects in the

globalizing world.

First YearContemporary History

Sociology

Microeconomics

Statistics

Public Law

Behavioral Economics and Psycology

History of Political Thought / Distributive

Justice

Political Philosophy

Second YearInternational Law

International Relations

Methods of Social Research

European Union Law

Political Science

Macroeconomics

Third YearHistory of Political Institutions

Political Sociology

Political Economy of Development

2 Elective Courses

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Entirely taught in English

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Admission Process

Luiss Guido Carli selects its students carefully so that it can offer them efficient, effective services and optimal conditions to further their studies, thus ensuringtheir personal and professional growth. Students are at the heart of our universityand each of them is given individual, professional attention.

Luiss Master’s programs are open to

graduate students of all nationalities

who hold at least a three-year Bachelor’s

degree, and have obtained 180 ECTS

credits.

The 2019/2020 academic year begins

in September 2019, you can apply on

programs.Luiss.it by the given daedlines,

selecting “How to apply” and uploading:

• Current university registration

certificate and transcript of records

• Curriculum vitae

• Motivation letter

• Letter of reference from a lecturer

• GMAT or GRE certificate

(not mandatory but strongly

recommended)

• Language certificate

(not mandatory but strongly

recommended)

The selection process takes place between

early December 2018 and the end of July

2019:

An additional opportunity to be admitted at Luiss university is through the admission test, which takes place in Rome on March 22nd and throughout the month of July.

Students interested in sitting it, can register at www.Luiss.edu/admissions

Exemption from admission rounds:

Candidates who have a GMAT certificate

with the minimum score of 550/800 or a

GRE certificate with the minimum score

of V: 145/170 and Q: 145/170 are exempt

from step 2 and they will receive the

outcome of application according to the

deadlines of the selection rounds.

1.Deadline for submission of application

2.Assessment of admissibility of candidacy

3.Communication of outcome of application 4.Enrollment

Round 3 28 March 2019 30 April 2019* 17 May 2019 14 June 2019

Round 4 17 June 2019 28 June 2019 12 July 2019 25 July 2019

* Admitted applications will be submitted to the Faculty Committee which could require a skype interview to the candidates

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Luiss International Summer School

The Luiss International Summer

School helps high school students

make conscious decisions about their

future studies while having first-hand

experience of the university life.

Students have the chance to participate

in digital marketing and communication

lessons, analyze case studies, focus on the

Mediterranean macroeconomics topics,

take part to group works and company

visits.

The program lasts 2 weeks and focuses

on marketing, political science and

economic topics. It includes a weekend

to one of the main Italian cities as well as

cultural activities in Rome.

In addition to attending university

classes, students have the possibility to

concentrace on topics related to the most

common university entr y tests so as to

prepare themselves for the next step in

their academic path.

Students enrolled in the penultimate year

of high school and interested in taking

Luiss admission test, will be given the

possibility to take it on Friday, July 26th.

When: July 14th – 26th

Where: Luiss Campus,

Viale Romania 32, Rome, Italy

Week 1: Digital Marketing

Week 2: Business, Economics

and Political Science

Fee: €3000 (tuition fee, accommodation* and weekend to a main Italian city included)

Financial Aid

Luiss University awards merit-based

full-tuition and accommodation

scholarships to talented Bachelor’s

students based on the overall assessment

of the applications. The scholarships are

automatically offered during the final

application phase.

• Full scholarships for Management and Computer Science - tuition fee

waiver with accommodation

• Full scholarships for Politics, Philosophy and Economics - tuition

fee waiver with accommodation

• Full scholarships for Economics and Business - tuition fee waiver with

accommodation

Tuition & Fees

Registration for the academic year is

subject to payment of an annual tuition

fee and a regional student tax (a one-time

fee of approximately €150). The tuition

fee is the same for all students.

Payments may be made in installments.

* All Luiss residences have wireless connections, 24-hour doorman service and are only few minutes from campus by walking / university’s shuttle bus service.

Bachelor’s program fees 2019/2020

1st year 2019-2020 € 11,000

2nd year 2020-2021 € 11,000

3rd year 2021-2022 € 11,000

International Mobility

Bilateral exchange programs Luiss bilateral exchange programs

are open to all students who would

like to spend one or more semesters

abroad. Luiss has developed bilateral

agreements with several universities in

42 countries around the world.

Erasmus ProgramLuiss supports and promotes students’

mobility through the Erasmus

Program, which provided more than 4

million students with the possibility to

experience different education systems

and explore several cultural contexts.

Free Mover program The Free Mover program (visiting

student program) is designed for

students who wish to pursue a semester

abroad without having to go through

the selection process for other exchange

programs (i.e. Erasmus, Double

Degrees etc). The Free Mover program

is open to all Bachelor’s and Master’s

students enrolled in their final year.

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International Student Services Overview

Welcome DeskStaff dedicated to providing information

on administrative formalities,

opportunities and initiatives, from their

arrival and throughout their time

at Luiss.

Housing serviceLuiss offers to its students both

university dorms and residence formula

accommodation. Moreover, it also works

with a real estate agency to provide

comfortable housing options near the

university.

Italian coursesComplementary Italian courses are

offered to international students

to provide them with basic knowledge

of the language to facilitate everyday

communication.

Cultural integrationStudents are offered a wide range of

cultural activities, from exploring

unusual and secret places in Rome to

contests, competitions and sports events.

Visas and residence permitsAssistance to non-EU students who need

to apply for visas or residence permits in

order to study and live in Italy. Special

sessions are dedicated to help students to

complete the requested documentation.

Sports and medical certificationsTrack and field, soccer, rowing, cycling,

volleyball, swimming, basketball,

rugby, skiing, tennis and other athletic

opportunities, plus a free medical check-

up and medical certifications for amateur

sports.

Luiss counselingA service focused on cultural shock

issues, available to students who might

feel the need to receive advice on culture-

related problems.

Buddy and tandem programsA peer-to-peer initiative to help integrate

international students and enhance

their Luiss experience by immersing

themselves in campus life.

Tutoring serviceUniversity tutors help students to build

an educational path that meets their

job market goals by supporting them in

making academic choices. Academic

tutors organize study groups on specific

subjects and exam workouts through the

Academic Gym.

Luiss LOFTThe Laboratory of Fabulous Things

(LOFT) is a hub for students, staff and

professors to connect, explore and

stimulate their creativity while delving

into tech culture, creativity, design and

digital production. It is made up

of several spaces for coding, co-

working, video production, editing and

watching films.

Luiss Language CafèThe Luiss Language Café is a multilingual

home for creative collaboration, with

three makerspaces and a theater area.

Students can meet to enjoy the latest

news in different languages, drink free

coffee, browse the café’s international

newspapers, magazines and over 700

books or even learn learn to play an

instrument.

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Viale PolaThe historic Luiss campus and the

University’s headquarters. The campus is

home to the Luiss Schools of Journalism

and Law and hosts some courses of the

Department of Law.

Via ParenzoHousing the Department of Law, this

building from the 1930s is considered

one of the best examples of the period’s

architectural trends, structured into

various spaces and terraces. Studying

here means living in a community.

Viale RomaniaCompletely renovated in 2007, the

campus is home to the Departments of

Economics and Finance, Business and

Management, and Political Science. The

grounds of over 33,000 m² are set in a

park in the center of Rome with advanced

technology and services.

Villa BlancAn architectural jewel of the 19th century,

Villa Blanc is home to the Luiss

Business School, ensuring students a

unique learning experience thanks to a

combination of digital technologies and a

prestigious historical setting.

Luiss Campuses

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Via Lisbona 7Located next to the Viale Romania

campus, the structure has single and

double rooms, double suites with in-

room bathrooms and cleaning services

including linens.

The building has a doorman, night

security, a common room, laundry room

and a Wi-Fi connection.

Via di Santa Costanza 53Located in the Luiss Library building,

close to the Viale Pola and Via Parenzo

campuses. The structure has single and

double rooms with in-room bathrooms

and cleaning services including linens.

The building has a doorman, complete

kitchens on every floor, a common area,

laundry room and Wi-Fi connection.

Luiss Residences

Luiss helps students find conveniently-located housing based on their personal needs through three types of services: university residences, small apartments with double rooms and common areas, contracted residences, facilities that offer rooms and services at a discounted price for Luiss students and private rooms and apartments, for which students can use the free brokerage service, CasaLuiss.

Via Antelao 14This facility is divided into small

apartments with a living room, kitchenette,

bathroom and double bedrooms. Available

services include a doorman and night

security, laundry room, occasional

cleaning, common areas, reading room,

central heating, outdoor space, technical

assistance, a Wi-Fi connection and electric

bike rental.

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Luiss Library

The library’s acquisitions support the

University’s teaching and research

programs. Its collection is in continuous

growth.

In 2016, the library’s collection amounted

to 99,797 books, 1,786 paper journals

(567 of which are current issues) and 98

databases. The library also provides access

to 50,683 e-journals and 65,122 e-books.

After a complete remodel, the library

consists of three different study rooms

and offers support in bibliographical

research and in the use of digital

resources. While the facility is open

from Monday to Saturday, the catalogues

can be comfortably accessed remotely,

so students can access information at

any time.

Luiss Canteen

Luiss students are provided with canteen

services available on each campus and

throughout the entire week. Moreover,

once a week, students have the

opportunity to talk to a nuitrition expert

who develops customized, balanced diets

based on the needs of each student.

Menurice

Full meal 2 main courses + 1 side + fruit or dessert + bread + drink

€ 8

Half meal 1 main course + 1 side + fruit or dessert + bread + drink

€ 6.70

One dish 1 dish (3 choices) + fruit or dessert + bread + drink

€ 7

Vegetarian Salad + fruit or dessert + bread + drink

€ 5

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Luiss ERS Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability

ERS workshops allow students to develop

critical thought and problem-solving skills

to improve community awareness and

understand how to play a unique role

in creating value for society.

Along with Bachelor’s and Master’s

programs, Luiss offers courses to develop

soft skills and practical abilities, both

highly valued and carefully assessed by

potential employers.

Adoption Lab

The Adoption Lab Project – born within

this framework – connects students

with the business world. The employers

of leading companies “adopt” selected

students and offer them the chance to

work on projects. During their first year,

students visit company headquarters

and meet representatives to learn about

company policies and procedures. In the

second year, students develop problem-

solving skills and work in teams on

consulting projects to be presented at the

end of the year.

Top students may be offered internships

at a partner company after graduation.

Luiss Sport

At Luiss, students can put themselves

to the test with a variety of different sports

teams, guaranteeing a healthy and active

lifestyle throughout their academic career.

In 1998, the Luiss sports project started

off with the first basketball team, made

up of student-athletes who received

the four earliest athletic scholarships.

Additional teams have been created over

the years and the University currently

boasts fifteen different teams including

basketball, soccer, volleyball, rugby,

rowing, swimming, skiing, athletics,

cycling. Throughout the academic year,

student-athletes can take part in several

sports tournaments.

“Thanks to this course you can learn a new professional path that completes our traditional academic course with something more practical”

Marcello Sergi

Political Science student

“We are not just studying Law, we are studying how to be better people”

Gabriella Maria Paternò

Law student

Giorgio AvolaBA student EconomicsFencing champion

Angelica ImprontaBA student Economics and ManagementHorse riding champion

Filippo TortuBA student EconomicsAthletics champion

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Career Opportunities

Thanks to its connection with more than

500 public and private institutions as

well as multinational companies, Luiss is

able to provide graduating students and

graduates with real career opportunities,

supporting them in entering the job

market through internships, meetings

and seminars with leading international

companies and institutions. With more

than 120 annual meetings, the Career

Services Office increases students’

chances of getting hired by offering

the support of skilled recruiting

professionals.

Career daysCareer days are regularly organized

to give students the chance to meet

employers in person to increase their

possibility of succeeding in the recruiting

process.

In addition to these meeting, the Career

Services Office organizes company

presentations, recruiting days, business

games, speed interviews, counseling,

company visits and other innovative

formats throughout the academic year.

Company visitsThis program, which also includes

visits abroad, introduces small groups

of talented students to the history,

organization and modus operandi of

companies, law firms, organizations and

government institutions.

International internship opportunitiesGiven the growing trend of looking

for applicants with experience abroad,

Luiss pursues placement activities

both within and outside the European

Union, facilitating students’ personal

and professional enrichment while

transforming them into an asset for

future employers.

The University has also built important

partnerships in strategic countries

such as Russia, Brazil and the United

Arab Emirates, expanding the range of

opportunities for Luiss students to be a

part of challenging and dynamic scenes.

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Luiss Alumni Network

Today, there are 35,000 Luiss University

alumni in Italy and around the world.

The University maintains contact

with its former students thanks to the

Luiss Alumni Association (ALL). ALL

was founded more than 30 years ago

to promote the values of membership,

giving back, personal and professional

development, as well as to favor contacts,

networking and the exchange of

opportunities among its members.

The Association is a privileged,

permanent and distinctive meeting point

for all its members and promotes high-

level meetings, reunions, debates on

topical issues, meetings for professional

networks and events. Throughout the

year, events and activities are organized

both in Italy and abroad through ALL’s

national chapters

The association has roots in Brussels,London, New York, Tel Aviv and now in Shanghai, counting on the more than 35,000 graduates on five continents.

in Milan and Apulia and international

chapters in London, New York, Brussels,

Tel Aviv and Shanghai. ALL continues

to seek out large populations of alumni

to establish additional international

chapters.

The Association works closely with the

University, in particular with the Luiss

Alumni Office, to create a global network

that allows graduates to maintain a

strong relationship with their Alma

Mater and their classmates. ALL and the

Alumni Office share the same values and

goals and work together to promote the

potential of the alumni network.

Luiss International Programs

Viale Romania, 3200197 Roma - ItalyT + 39 06 8522 5646/5425 internationalprograms@luiss.it programs.luiss.it